The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford was established to provide community-based medical education. Students have extensive clinical training at community health centers, and 48% of graduates eventually practice primary care. To support generalist education, faculty changes in attitudes, behavior, and knowledge and curriculum…

A survey of 83 primary care physicians found less than half felt family violence was a significant problem in their patient populations. Almost all saw a need for education about violence during medical training, but many would not participate. One-quarter were trained to diagnose domestic violence. Family and female physicians were more…

A survey of one medical school's graduates examined their perspectives on the design and benefits of their community health center training, including how their time was spent in the program, goals of the experience, program strengths and weaknesses, and how the program prepared them for residency training. (MSE)